Full-Time

Maintenance Mechanic 3

PCI Pharma Services

PCI Pharma Services

1-10 employees

Pharmaceutical packaging and contract services

Compensation Overview

CA$32.23 - CA$40.63/hr

+ Bonus

Mississauga, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Building Trades (2)
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Requirements
  • MUST HAVE a License Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A), and 6 to 10 years of working experience exclusively as a technician in a pharmaceutical packaging environment.
  • Experienced Licensed Industrial or Construction and Maintenance Electrician (442A or 309A), with strong electrical and technical aptitude and/ or 6 to 10 years of working experience.
  • None licensed candidates must complete and pass a technical aptitude test involving hands-on demonstration.
  • General technical knowledge and experience concerning electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC.
  • Familiarity with fill, blistering, bottling, capping, carton packaging, and serialization equipment is a strong asset.
  • Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Core skills in Mathematics and English usually associated with grade 12.
  • Interpersonal skills to work co-operatively with Line Leaders, Packagers, and Project Coordinators/Managers.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the efficient set up and operation of various packaging and production pieces of equipment.
  • Adjusts equipment to ensure production runs are executed efficiently, with high quality and minimal waste.
  • Sets up packaging lines; Performs changeovers and supports tooling handling and cleaning.
  • Responsible for the operation of the Line from a technical and production standpoint.
  • Partners with QA, Packagers and Lead Leaders.
  • Identifies and tackles continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Uses sound technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair packaging and production equipment.
  • Performs and plans regular preventative maintenance on packaging and production equipment, including overhauls.
  • Ensures cleaning protocols are followed for all packaging equipment
  • Assists with/undertakes facilities maintenance as needed
  • Performs packaging tasks associated with packaging pharmaceutical products.
  • Participates in projects as assigned: e.g. installation and moving of equipment
  • Implements and supports safe work environment.
  • Tackles root cause and risk assessment investigations on equipment.
  • Adheres to all safety practices, standard SOPs and job specific packaging procedures.
  • Reviews machine manuals to achieve optimal equipment run conditions.
  • Participates and supports project execution including documentation and moving of assets.
  • Fabricates change parts and bracketry as required.
  • Uses hand-tools and shop tools proficiently.
  • Assists in writing of equipment related SOPs and validation/calibration documents.
  • Utilizes the site’s CMMS to initiate and complete maintenance work orders.
  • Leads and Supports equipment and product qualification processes, as well as technical service visits.
  • Ensures appropriate communication is relayed to other shifts.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
  • Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
  • Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
Desired Qualifications
  • Licensed Industrial or Construction and Maintenance Electrician (442A or 309A) or electrical aptitude able to read and understand electrical and pneumatic schematics.
  • Fabrication and basic TIG welding.
  • Experience as a technician working on complex pharmaceutical or food packaging equipment.
  • Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
  • Ability to adapt to changing work environments.
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

PCI Pharma Services offers end-to-end pharmaceutical packaging and related services, including Folding Cartons, Labels, Contract Packaging, Clinical Services, and Brand Protection. It serves as a one-stop source for healthcare product developers and manufacturers, handling carton and label production, packaging operations, clinical services, and brand protection under one roof. The company stands out with eight decades of experience, strict cGMP and ISO compliance, lean manufacturing, ongoing R&D, and comprehensive employee training, security, hygiene, and inspection practices. Its goal is to be a trusted, end-to-end packaging partner that delivers reliable, compliant, and scalable packaging solutions, so clients can focus on their core business.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$4B

Headquarters

Burlington, Canada

Founded

1971

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GLP-1 surge drives demand for PCI's prefilled syringes and autoinjectors.
  • Oncology-CNS pipelines favor PCI's patient-centric drug-device combinations.
  • Bain Capital's $10B valuation fuels $1B capacity expansions through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • San Diego isolator line delays to H1 2028 cede contracts to Lonza.
  • Novo Nordisk's Catalent acquisition slashes external CDMO fill-finish availability.
  • PE backers force divestitures if biotech funding dries post-2025.

What makes PCI Pharma Services unique

  • PCI integrates sterile fill-finish with drug-device assembly for end-to-end injectables.
  • Ajinomoto Althea acquisition adds rare US high-potent ADC sterile filling expertise.
  • AVI systems inspect 75 million vials annually, scaling quality without bottlenecks.

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Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Company News

BioProcess International
Aug 15th, 2025
Building a better facility: BPI tours PCI manufacturing plant in Bedford

On the last day of June 2025's BIO conference in Boston, Massachusetts, contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) PCI Pharma Services bused a crowd of delegates to its manufacturing site in Bedford, New Hampshire where it hosted a tour of its 50,000 square-foot expansion.

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Jul 24th, 2025
PCI Pharma Services Valued at $10B

PCI Pharma Services in Northeast Philadelphia has received a multibillion-dollar investment from Bain Capital and Kohlberg, valuing the company at $10 billion. Kohlberg had previously invested in PCI, while Bain is a new investor. The investment will help PCI expand its services and geographic reach. The company currently operates 38 sites across seven countries and employs over 7,500 people.

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FinSMEs
Jul 15th, 2025
PCI Pharma Services Receives Investment from Mubadala, Bain Capital, and Kohlberg

PCI Pharma, a Philadelphia, PA-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on biotherapies, received an investment from Bain Capital, Kohlberg, and Mubadala Investment Company.

MarketScreener
Jul 14th, 2025
PCI Pharma Services receives new funding

PCI Pharma Services announced it received a new round of funding on July 14, 2025. The funding was co-led by new investor Bain Capital, LP, and returning investor Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C. Additional participation came from returning investors Mubadala Investment Company PJSC and Partners Group Holding AG.